Postcode SE25 4XT is located in a major urban area, within the Woodside ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the South Norwood Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Norwood Central is £64,915 per year. The nearest station is Harrington Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Country Park.
South Norwood Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
South Norwood Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Norwood Central is £64,915 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE25 4XT.
South Norwood Central near SE25 4XT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harrington Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Harrington Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Harrington Road |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Arena | Tramlink | Walking directions to Arena |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Norwood Country Park | Large | Walking directions to South Norwood Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Love Lane Green | Medium | Walking directions to Love Lane Green |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £510 per square foot) in Woodside area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £559,000 | £583 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £485,000 | £522 |
| Terraced | 104 | £465,650 | £518 |
| Flats | 50 | £288,500 | £452 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £390,000 | £382,500 |
| 2017 | £265,000 | £423,000 | £394,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £421,750 | £399,000 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £415,000 | £383,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £441,000 | £400,000 |
| 2021 | £273,000 | £487,500 | £415,000 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £437,000 | £472,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £436,000 | £460,000 |
| 2024 | £288,000 | £476,500 | £439,000 |
| 2025 | £292,500 | £485,000 | £472,500 |
| 2026 | £298,500 | £450,000 | £460,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £479 | £437 | £427 |
| 2017 | £472 | £431 | £436 |
| 2018 | £488 | £451 | £436 |
| 2019 | £446 | £424 | £418 |
| 2020 | £476 | £421 | £454 |
| 2021 | £450 | £453 | £473 |
| 2022 | £473 | £484 | £516 |
| 2023 | £488 | £459 | £513 |
| 2024 | £465 | £430 | £500 |
| 2025 | £473 | £505 | £510 |
| 2026 | £459 | £533 | £522 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 4XT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2026 | 53, Apsley Road, London, SE25 4XT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £517,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 50, Apsley Road, London, SE25 4XT | Terraced | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 36, Apsley Road, London, SE25 4XT | Detached | Freehold | £528,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | First Floor Flat, 124, Albert Road, London, SE25 4JR | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 16, Harrington Road, London, SE25 4LU | Flats | Leasehold | £402,500 |
In the SE25 4XT postcode area, located within South Norwood Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 4XT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | G7 Express | 3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UF | Walking directions to G7 Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE25 4XT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amy Foster
Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026
Brigitte Graham
Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026
Laura Bradnam
Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE25 4XT records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE25 4XT in South Norwood Central is £440,000 (about £510 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE25 4XT, including Oasis Academy Ryelands (Good), St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and South Norwood Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE25 4XT is Harrington Road in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 535 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
SE25 4XT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,406 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering SE25 4XT is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amy Foster (Labour Party), Brigitte Graham (Labour Party) and Laura Bradnam (Green Party).